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Single mother's personal belongings stolen out of U-Haul right after moving back to St. Louis
St. Louis Celebrates Twelfth Night and Begins Mardi Gras Season
- Tonight marks the 12th night since Christmas. The carnival season has already begun, and a season of celebration is just around the corner.
Rosati-Kain Academy to discuss plans, new president.
Today, we'll learn more about Rosati-Kain High School's future. Officials are going to hold a press conference to talk about plans, fundraising efforts, and the search for a new school president.
More Young Children are Eating Cannabis Edibles By Mistake, Study Finds
This was originally published in our sister paper, the Metro Times in Detroit. A growing number of children in the U.S. have accidentally consumed cannabis-infused edibles in recent years, according to a new study.
Biden administration to rapidly expel more migrants at the border, add legal pathways
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden on Thursday announced dual immigration strategies that would increase expulsions of migrants who attempt to cross the Southern border, while also expanding opportunities for migrants from several countries to legally enter the United States. But the sweeping new immigration plan brought condemnation from advocates who said he should not broaden […]
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SLPS teaching state a lesson by increasing teacher pay
Last May, St. Louis Public Schools and its teachers’ union, American Federation of Teachers Local 420, partnered to approve a significant pay raise for teachers and staff members.
‘Silly season’: With deadline looming, St. Louis aldermanic races take shape
There’s still one last day for St. Louisans to file paperwork for aldermanic races this spring. But about 40 have already filed, and the jockeying has begun.
Company planning St. Louis expansion hit with $33 million fine for pollution overseas
The company planning a huge expansion to help build electric vehicle batteries in St. Louis agreed last month to pay a $33 million fine for pollution in Israel.
Illinois house passes bill to guarantee abortion access
Also adopted by the House Executive Committee was legislation to guarantee abortion access and gender-affirming care.
Indigenous territories in the Brazilian Amazon effectively protect forests. Why is deforestation increasing?
Even with strict regulations, protected areas lost forest to weakened environmental policies under the Bolsonaro regime.
Illinois House passes 'assault weapons' ban
Early this morning, the Illinois House passed contentious gun legislation that would outlaw assault weapons statewide.
5 climate questions for 2023
Alleged criminal conspiracies, water wars, quake-safe energy, and deforestation are among the biggest climate topics in the coming year.
New book of the late Lou Reed’s writings on tai chi coming in March
A new book of writings by the late Lou Reed is due out later this year, but it won’t be giving insight into his music. Instead, it will focus on one of…
Mark Vittert's Reflections: Great gifts for a slow reader
All sorts of presents are welcomed and appreciated. But I would like to suggest at least an every-other-year focus on a book or two as the present of choice.
Nominations now open for all Business Journal 2023 awards programs. Here's what you need to know.
The St. Louis Business Journal has opened up the nomination process for every 2023 awards program — from the Innovation in Philanthropy Awards, celebrated in April, to the 40 Under 40 Awards, recognized in November.
Suspects flee with multiple cars from Festus dealership Friday morning
Illinois House sends Senate bills banning certain semi-automatic weapons, expanding abortion protections
The prospects for both measures remain uncertain in the state Senate.
Administration Releases Brief in Student Debt Case
The court brief highlights how ruling to abolish student debt would be counterproductive to even conservative judicial interests.
Altercation: George Santos a Liar? Small-Time When Compared to His Fellow Republicans.
In the party of Trump, deceit is the new common parlance.